cockier

ADJECTIVE

self-assured, full of oneself

Synonyms

WEAK

arrogant brash bumptious certain conceited confident egotistical hotdogging hotshot hubristic know-it-all lordly nervy overconfident overweening positive presumptuous self-confident smart aleck smart guy smarty smarty pants sure swaggering swollen-headed vain wise guy

Antonyms

WEAK

humble modest uncertain unself-confident unsure

ADJECTIVE

self-assured

Synonyms

STRONGEST

arrogant brash confident overconfident presumptuous self-confident

WEAK

bumptious certain cocksure conceited egotistical hotdogger hotshot hubristic know-it-all lordly nervy overweening positive smart aleck smart guy smarty smarty pants sure swaggering swollen-headed vain wise guy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

cautious humble meek unsure

WEAK

modest shy tentative timid uncertain

Example Sentences

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Whistler has the crowds and costs to match these top-of-the-line amenities, but everyone — from the nonskier to the wannabe extra in a Warren Miller movie — returns home happy.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2022